"Transgender Community: Finding Home in Unexpected Places"
Some transgender individuals are finding unexpected communities and acceptance in Southern states, despite the escalating anti-trans vitriol and legislation. Many have migrated to cities in the South, where LGBTQ communities have thrived, and have found a sense of belonging and purpose. While backlash against LGBTQ rights continues, individuals like Oliver Bertasio and Basil Vaughn Soper have found joy and a sense of home in places like Kentucky and North Carolina, challenging the notion that transgender people are leaving Republican-led and Southern states.